Match in Focus

17:00 TODAY

Spartak Moscow v
Rubin

Home Win

Draw

Away Win

Key stats

Rubin have won one of their last 11 league games against Spartak

Expert verdict

It’s been a difficult start to the season for Rubin, who have lost both of their league matches and now must take on bogey side Spartak. The visitors were also in Europa League action on Thursday, beating Sturm Graz 3-2 in Austria, and those efforts may have taken its toll against a fresher Spartak.